Protecting Baby Skin From the Sun
Most children love to be outside, and as parents, we love to see them having a good time in the open air. Although they won't see the need and often don't agree, it is important that children be protected from too much sun at all ages. We won't be able to monitor their actions so closely once they reach their teens, but if we start them out right they are less likely to suffer sun-damaged skin when they are older.
Baby skin is not ready for exposure to the sun. Doctors recommend that babies younger than six months be kept out of direct sunlight. The skin of children this young is still thin and will burn easily. Even babies with darker skin will burn easily when they are this young. Since most babies, this age is not yet walking it is relatively easy to keep them in the shade when outdoors.
Because babies can be burned by reflected sunlight, even when they are not directly exposed, dress them in light clothing that covers their arms and legs. Use a hat with a brim that covers their ears and shades their eyes.
Babies older than 6 months are more likely to be playing in the direct sunlight. If your child will be playing in the sun use a sunscreen designed to be used by babies. Test your sunscreen the day before by putting a small amount on your child's back and watching for the development of a rash or irritated spot.
Most children love to be outside, and as parents, we love to see them having a good time in the open air. Although they won't see the need and often don't agree, it is important that children be protected from too much sun at all ages. We won't be able to monitor their actions so closely once they reach their teens, but if we start them out right they are less likely to suffer sun-damaged skin when they are older.
Baby skin is not ready for exposure to the sun. Doctors recommend that babies younger than six months be kept out of direct sunlight. The skin of children this young is still thin and will burn easily. Even babies with darker skin will burn easily when they are this young. Since most babies, this age is not yet walking it is relatively easy to keep them in the shade when outdoors.
Because babies can be burned by reflected sunlight, even when they are not directly exposed, dress them in light clothing that covers their arms and legs. Use a hat with a brim that covers their ears and shades their eyes.
Babies older than 6 months are more likely to be playing in the direct sunlight. If your child will be playing in the sun use a sunscreen designed to be used by babies. Test your sunscreen the day before by putting a small amount on your child's back and watching for the development of a rash or irritated spot.
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